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In October 2012, the African Union (AU) Executive Council endorsed the establishment of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA) to coordinate aflatoxin mitigation efforts in the continent. Since 2014, PACA has held the Partnership Platform Meeting every two years to engage stakeholders to assess the progress of PACA’s work, and develop new strategies. The objectives of 4th PACA PPM were:
Opening Session
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- Assess the progress made in implementing the PACA strategy and managing aflatoxins in Africa over the past decade and define a new continental strategy for controlling aflatoxins beyond 2023-2032.
- Share lessons, best practices, and experiences in aflatoxin mitigation efforts in the six pilot countries and identify ways to sustain momentum in the 12 new countries beyond PACA's direct support.
- Achieve consensus on integrating aflatoxin control and food safety into national strategies and regional roadmaps for scaling a holistic country-led model for aflatoxin control in Africa.
Opening Session
- Opening statement by Hon. Mithika Linturi, CS Agriculture and Livestock Development, Republic of Kenya.
- Introductory Remarks: Dr Janet Edeme, Head of Rural Development and Ag. Head of Agriculture and Food Security, African Union Commission. (AUC).
- Remarks by Representatives of the following stakeholders and partners: UADA -NEPAD, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community(EAC), The Southern African Development Community (SADC), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID.
Technical Sessions on aflatoxin mitigation efforts in African countries.
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